Jack-o'-Lantern Parathas

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Jack-o'-Lantern Parathas
: A Halloween Dinner Idea With Desi Flavour

Name: ~Jack-o'-Lantern Parathas~: A Halloween Dinner Idea With Desi Flavour
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Wheat flour (atta) For the paratha dough; 1 cup Yellow pumpkin (chopped); 1 Green chilli; ½ tsp Turmeric powder; ½ tsp Red chilli powder (for colour and spice); ¼ tsp Garam masala; ½ tsp Cumin powder; ½ tsp Ajwain (carom seeds); 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Oil (for dough); as required Water

38 mins

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Love parathas and Halloween? Then let’s combine the two! This creative version of paratha uses a pumpkin-flavoured dough and shapes it into Halloween jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween. Why jack-o'-lanterns? Originally carved from turnips in Ireland to ward off evil spirits, they’ve today become symbolic of Halloween.

Ingredients

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2 cupsWheat flour (atta) For the paratha dough

1 cupYellow pumpkin (chopped)

1Green chilli

½ tspTurmeric powder

½ tspRed chilli powder (for colour and spice)

¼ tspGaram masala

½ tspCumin powder

½ tspAjwain (carom seeds)

1 tspSalt

2 tspOil (for dough)

as requiredWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the pumpkin purée

Boil 1 cup chopped pumpkin with about ¾ cup water until soft.
Cool slightly and blend with the green chilli into a smooth purée.
For a more vivid orange colour, stir in a pinch of Kashmiri red chilli powder or a drop of orange food colour.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Shape and cut jack-o'-lanterns

Divide the dough into small balls.
Roll each ball into a 5-inch round (not too thin).
Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter, or cut a rounded pumpkin shape with a knife.
Use a paring knife to carefully cut out eyes, nose, and mouth, just like you’d see on a jack-o'-lantern. Tip: Keep shapes simple; triangle eyes and a zig-zag smile work best.

Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the pumpkin purée

10 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Make the dough

10 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Shape and cut jack-o'-lanterns

10 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Cook the parathas

10 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Plate the jack-o'-lantern parathas on a dark plate or slate-coloured board to contrast the orange hue.

Pairing Instructions

Pair with Halloween-themed drinks or side dishes, like cider, or serve as part of a festive breakfast platter.

Garnishing Instructions

Lightly brush the cooked parathas with ghee for a shiny sheen or use a dollop of butter.